AN ACT
To fund the creation of accessible playgrounds and other recreational areas.
Section 1: Naming and Definitions.I. The name of this act shall be:
Getting P
arks, Playg
rounds, and Other Receat
ional Area
s Accessible f
or our Childre
n (GARRISON) Act.
II. "Locality" is defined as an incorporated city or town, or the unincorporated areas of a county.
Section 2: Accessible Recreational Area FundI. An "Accessible Recreational Area Fund" (ARAF) shall be established.
II. The ARAF shall be charged to provide grants totaling no more than $100,000 to localities in order to create accessible recreational areas within the locality, as well as renovating current recreational areas to be made accessible.
III. The ARAF shall be provided with an annual budget of $15,000,000 in order to provide these grants. Money shall be appropriated from regional reserves.
IV. This bill will go into effect immediately upon signature by the governor.